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# FDI Disbursement in 10 Months 2026 Reaches New High

> Disbursed FDI in the first 10 months of 2026 surpassed 23.5 billion USD, the highest in 5 years. Review execution rates, key partners, and macro impacts.

Gini · Macro & monetary · 2026-11-01 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/fdi-disbursement-10-months-2026-reaches-record-high

_Lead analyst: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh · Finance and securities specialist · Ho Chi Minh City · 0932 439 639_

## Key takeaways

- Disbursed FDI in the first 10 months of 2026 reached an estimated 23.5 billion USD, setting a 5-year disbursement high.
- Total registered FDI in 9 months of 2026 hit 50.36 billion USD, representing a 76.4% year-on-year surge.
- Singapore maintained its leading investor position with 12.85 billion USD, bringing historical cumulative capital over 101.5 billion USD.
- Foreign-invested enterprises contributed over 77.5% of Vietnam total trade turnover through late October 2026.

According to macroeconomic reports from the [Government Electronic Newspaper on October 3, 2026](https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm), realized foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam maintained robust growth throughout 2026. This sustained capital inflow serves as a fundamental pillar supporting national foreign exchange liquidity, overall exchange rate stability, and industrial manufacturing export activity across major industrial corridors nationwide, strictly adhering to official financial transparency standards published on the [Government Portal](https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?docid=178998&pageid=27160).

> Chart: Comparison of disbursed FDI in 9 months from 2024 to 2026. billion USD. 9M/2024: 17.30; 9M/2025: 18.80; 9M/2026: 21.07.

## Disbursed Capital Reaches a 5-Year High

In the first 9 months of 2026, total registered FDI reached 50.36 billion USD, representing a 76.4% surge compared to the same period in 2025, according to official data reported by the [Government Electronic Newspaper on October 3, 2026](https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm). Cumulative registered investment exceeded 54 billion USD by the end of October 2026 as highlighted by the [Securities Investment Newspaper on October 27, 2026](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/cach-tiep-can-moi-trong-thu-hut-fdi-post400284.html).

More importantly, realized FDI, representing actual physical disbursements into production facilities, logistics infrastructure, and technology lines, reached 21.07 billion USD in 9 months, up 12.1% year-on-year according to official releases by the [Government Electronic Newspaper on October 3, 2026](https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm). Cumulatively over the 10-month window, realized capital is estimated to exceed 23.5 billion USD according to industry assessments in the [Securities Investment Newspaper on October 27, 2026](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/cach-tiep-can-moi-trong-thu-hut-fdi-post400284.html), marking the highest physical disbursement level recorded in five consecutive years. This elevated execution rate highlights the enduring confidence and operational commitment of multinational manufacturers expanding production capacity across Vietnam:

$$\text{FDI Disbursement Rate} = \frac{\text{Realized FDI}}{\text{Registered FDI}} \times 100\%$$

## Singapore Leads Capital Inflows and Quality Shift

In terms of regional origins, according to statistical releases from the [General Statistics Office on October 10, 2026](https://www.nso.gov.vn/tin-tuc-thong-ke/2026/10/xin-ga-po-nha-dau-tu-nuoc-ngoai-lon-nhat-vao-viet-nam-trong-chin-thang-nam-2026/), Singapore remained the top foreign direct investor during the initial 9 months of 2026, recording registered capital of nearly 12.85 billion USD. This volume constitutes more than 25% of total foreign commitments and demonstrates an 86% annual growth rate relative to 2025 according to the [General Statistics Office on October 10, 2026](https://www.nso.gov.vn/tin-tuc-thong-ke/2026/10/xin-ga-po-nha-dau-tu-nuoc-ngoai-lon-nhat-vao-viet-nam-trong-chin-thang-nam-2026/). Consequently, Singapore historical cumulative investment stock in Vietnam crossed 101.5 billion USD, steadily closing the gap with South Korea.

Beyond headline volume, foreign capital quality underwent noticeable qualitative improvements in alignment with policy goals articulated in the [Government Action Plan on Resolution 10 published on September 22, 2026](https://baochinhphu.vn/ke-hoach-hanh-dong-thuc-hien-nghi-quyet-so-10-nq-tw-ve-phat-trien-kinh-te-co-von-dau-tu-nuoc-ngoai-102260922173730006.htm). Newly licensed projects gravitated toward semiconductor fabrication, advanced electronic components, renewable power equipment, and enterprise data centers. According to comprehensive market figures in the [Securities Investment Newspaper on October 27, 2026](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/cach-tiep-can-moi-trong-thu-hut-fdi-post400284.html), the foreign-invested corporate segment generated over 77.5% of national merchandise trade turnover, representing roughly 778 billion USD in combined trade volume through late October 2026. This performance underscores how foreign capital continues to anchor Vietnam export manufacturing base while upgrading local supply chains.

## Implications for Currency Stability and Equities

The robust pace of capital execution delivers two pronounced macroeconomic advantages across financial and equity markets:

First, in terms of balance of payments and currency stabilization, steady physical disbursement of foreign currency through commercial banking channels significantly enriches onshore liquidity. This flow provides critical buffers that allow regulatory monetary authorities to smooth domestic exchange rate fluctuations amidst international US dollar strengthening, as highlighted in comprehensive policy coverage by the [Government Electronic Newspaper on October 3, 2026](https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm).

Second, listed industrial developers benefit directly from expanded tenant commitments and higher rental yields. According to sector data compiled by the [Securities Investment Newspaper on October 27, 2026](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/cach-tiep-can-moi-trong-thu-hut-fdi-post400284.html), prime industrial parks across northern and southern economic corridors sustained occupancy ratios above 85%. Strong physical absorption rates ensure robust recurring lease collections and long-term unearned revenue expansion for tier-one industrial infrastructure operators. In addition, persistent manufacturing inflows stimulate secondary domestic logistics networks, road transportation providers, and industrial utilities across adjacent industrial provinces.

## Sources

- Government Electronic Newspaper: [Realized FDI in 9 months exceeds 21 billion USD, highest in 5 years](https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm) (03/10/2026)
- General Statistics Office: [Singapore is the largest foreign direct investor in Vietnam during nine months of 2026](https://www.nso.gov.vn/tin-tuc-thong-ke/2026/10/xin-ga-po-nha-dau-tu-nuoc-ngoai-lon-nhat-vao-viet-nam-trong-chin-thang-nam-2026/) (10/10/2026)
- Government Electronic Newspaper: [Action plan to implement Resolution 10 on foreign-invested economic development](https://baochinhphu.vn/ke-hoach-hanh-dong-thuc-hien-nghi-quyet-so-10-nq-tw-ve-phat-trien-kinh-te-co-von-dau-tu-nuoc-ngoai-102260922173730006.htm) (22/09/2026)
- Securities Investment Newspaper: [New approaches in attracting FDI](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/cach-tiep-can-moi-trong-thu-hut-fdi-post400284.html) (27/10/2026)
- Government Portal: [Regulations on accounting and corporate capital management](https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?docid=178998&pageid=27160) (22/12/2014)

## Frequently asked questions

### What was the total disbursed FDI in Vietnam during the first 10 months of 2026?

Disbursed FDI reached an estimated 23.5 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2026, following 21.07 billion USD in 9 months, an increase of 12.1% year-on-year.

### Which country led in foreign registered capital into Vietnam in 2026?

Singapore maintained the top spot with nearly 12.85 billion USD in registered capital over 9 months, accounting for over 25% of total FDI and up 86% year-on-year.

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